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The 81st session of the UN General Assembly opened in New York after the completion of the preparatory period for the 80th session. Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman chaired the meeting, replacing Annalena Bärbock from Germany.
The 81st session of the UN General Assembly officially opened in New York.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman became the Chairman of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
One of the key events of the 81st session will be the completion of the process of selecting a new UN Secretary General.
UN, September 8 - RIA Novosti. The 81st session of the UN General Assembly officially opened in New York, RIA Novosti correspondent reports.
The new session was chaired by Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, who replaced Annalena Berbock in this post. The theme of the 81st session is "Restoring trust, managing change: a UN that works for everyone."
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“My pledge for the 81st session, dear colleagues and friends, is to work tirelessly to restore trust in this institution, on which the success of our collective action ultimately depends,” Rahman said during his speech from the podium of the General Assembly.
He also promised to perform his duties fairly, independently and with integrity.
As part of the GA, a high-level week will traditionally take place. The general debate will take place from 22 to 26 September, as well as on 28 September. Russia will be represented by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. His performance is expected on September 26.
One of the key events of the 81st session will be the completion of the process of selecting a new UN Secretary General. The procedure has already begun within the framework of the 80th session and now passes to the new chairman. Following the recommendation of the Security Council, the General Assembly will have to appoint the tenth Secretary General of the organization.
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